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Rethinking Positivity in the New Year
Vicki Landers, PT, DPT, jumps feet first into whatever goal she’s pursuing. So when friend and colleague Jamie Scheer, MPT, CSMT, suggested she would be a good life coach, Vicki took her words to heart. For those who know Vicki, this pursuit was...
Recognizing Spiritual Distress
Your body is good at letting you know when something is wrong physically. It’s also usually easy to identify when your emotions and thoughts get stressed and out of balance. Did you know your spirit can also experience distress?
Portion Control Pitfalls
From binge-watching TV shows to one-click online shopping, overconsumption is in. Yet, more isn’t always marvelous, especially when it comes to food. Whittle...
Leaky Plumbing
Have you ever laughed so hard you peed your pants just a little? You’re not alone. Millions of women live with urinary incontinence.Urge vs. Stress Incontine...
Tea and Tea Rituals
Tea-drinking rituals have been around for centuries. Today, they open doors to other cultures and offer a glimpse into history. Drinking tea refreshes the sp...
5 Free Indulgences
Are you ready for the hubbub of the holidays? The season’s festivities are always fun, but they can also wear you down. If your holiday spirit needs rechargi...
Lessons Learned From Living With Celiac Disease
When my daughter, Danielle, was first diagnosed with celiac disease at the age of six, I was petrified. Now, almost five years later, I’m learning the ropes and can explain it better to others.
Low Patient Awareness Hinders Male Breast Cancer Diagnosis
More than 30 years after Breast Cancer Awareness Month was established, October has become synonymous with early breast cancer detection and treatment. Breast cancer mortality declined 39% in the U.S. from 1989-2015, according to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The incidence of breast cancer in men is rare compared to the incidence in women, with […]
A Heart for the Homeless
Home for some people is a tarp with a few belongings inside. Clinical Educator Mary Davis, RN, will always remember the man with frostbitten toes and the pregnant woman who lived under a bridge in 12-degree weather. It’s hard to know how many people in Kansas City live in boxes, under bridges […]
Meditation 101
Living in the moment isn’t easy when you’re running through your day at a mile a minute and trying to stay three steps ahead of a jam-packed calendar. But, i...
Carb-o-licious
Let’s face it … carbs are confusing. Most diet plans urge you to go low-carb or ditch them completely. Yet, some carbs are actually good for you. The trick i...